Soggy Boots & Siege Sites, 8.5 miles, moderate
Details
8.5 mile circular including Snelsmore Common Country park and Donnington Castle
Advance booking is not required, but if you plan on attending this walk, please indicate this on Meetup if you can, so others can see that there will be plenty of people going.
Pace: medium. Ascent: 376m.
This walk will be led by Caroline and Oli.
Please see our website for more information about the group.
Walk details
This is an 8.5-mile circular walk through the beautiful North Wessex Downs. We’ll kick things off at Snelsmore Common Country Park, where we’ll wander through ancient woodland—keep your eyes peeled, as there is a chance of seeing the wild ponies that call this place home! From there, we’ll step out into open countryside, soaking up rolling fields and sweeping views. Towards the end, we’ll visit the majestic ruins of Donnington Castle, a 14th-century fortress with a history of battles and sieges.
There is a small cafe and toilet block at the car park, but this was not open on the day of the recce, and opening hours are unclear. For this reason, please do not rely on these amenities and bring your own lunch.
Travel details
By public transport
Unfortunately there is no public transport available to this walk. Feel free to use either our Facebook group (members only) or the comments section on the Meetup event page to arrange lifts – there are often members who are happy to help!
By car
The walk starts at Snelsmore Common Country Park, where there is a free car park. We will meet outside the cafe and toilet building at the car park entrance. The car park consists of multiple parking areas, so please park your car and meet us at the building.
Dogs
Dogs welcome on this walk, provided they are kept under control at all times and placed on a lead when requested by the walk leader.
Please see our dogs policy on our group website for more details.
Notes
- Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water.
Please see our group website for more information: https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/
Please contact the leader directly if you are delayed on the day or can't find the group (find contact details on our website). We are unlikely to respond to Meetup comments or messages sent on the day in enough time to be helpful.